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Home Inspection Module 8/9 Structure Exam
Questions With Correct Answers 100%
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Can trusses be field modified by anyone? - Answer✔No, trusses can not be field modified unless
directed by a structural engineer
What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a solid wood joist? - Answer✔1/6 joist depth
What is the correct thickness of an I-joist Web? - Answer✔3/8 inch
Can the top and bottom flanges of an I-joist be notched? - Answer✔No, they should never be
cut or notched anywhere.
What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a beam? - Answer✔A beam should never be
cut or notched
What is the name for a short column? - Answer✔A Pier (usually in crawl spaces)
What is "checking" considered to be in old columns? - Answer✔it is considered common and
usually acceptable
Who should defects with engineered products such as I-joists and trusses be referred? -
Answer✔A Licensed Structural Engineer
Who should defects with dimensional lumber be referred to? - Answer✔A Qualified Framing
contractor (a carpenter)
What does epoxy grouting do? - Answer✔Epoxy grouting stops seepage
Are deck failures common or un common? - Answer✔Deck failure are fairly common
Deck ledger boards should always be? - Answer✔Bolted
Who should deck defects be referred to? - Answer✔A Qualified Framing Contractor (a
Carpenter)
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Home Inspection Module 8/9 Structure Exam
Questions With Correct Answers 100%
Verified.
Can trusses be field modified by anyone? - Answer✔No, trusses can not be field modified unless
directed by a structural engineer
What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a solid wood joist? - Answer✔1/6 joist depth
What is the correct thickness of an I-joist Web? - Answer✔3/8 inch
Can the top and bottom flanges of an I-joist be notched? - Answer✔No, they should never be
cut or notched anywhere.
What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a beam? - Answer✔A beam should never be
cut or notched
What is the name for a short column? - Answer✔A Pier (usually in crawl spaces)
What is "checking" considered to be in old columns? - Answer✔it is considered common and
usually acceptable
Who should defects with engineered products such as I-joists and trusses be referred? -
Answer✔A Licensed Structural Engineer
Who should defects with dimensional lumber be referred to? - Answer✔A Qualified Framing
contractor (a carpenter)
What does epoxy grouting do? - Answer✔Epoxy grouting stops seepage
Are deck failures common or un common? - Answer✔Deck failure are fairly common
Deck ledger boards should always be? - Answer✔Bolted
Who should deck defects be referred to? - Answer✔A Qualified Framing Contractor (a
Carpenter)
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